I too am now Elite!

[Stic-o]

What it is!











1999 Ford Explorer XL

The Go Juice

4.0L OHV
KKM Open-Air Cleaner
5-Speed Auto Transmission #2
Full width Axles:
'79 Bronco Dana HP 44
w/78 Thunder Bird calipers
'89 Bronco 8.8
w/custom Currie rotors to use Ex factory discs
Yukon ~5.13 Gears
Powertrax~ No-Slip Locker (Rear)
Blue Torch Fabworks Diff. Cover Front & Rear
Manual 1354 Transfer Case
Gibson 2.5" Cat Back System
Optima Red Top



Where it hit's the dirt

17x8 Crager Soft 8's
37x12.50xR17 Goodyear MT/R's
14" Fox Racing Shocks
Custom Rear Shackles 2"
Spring over swap


Keep'n it safe

Custom HD front bumper
Custom Rock Sliders
Custom HD rear bumper
Undercarrige Rock Lights
KC 6x9 Lights
Whip CB Antena
Cusom extended brake lines F&R
Custom 8 point Roll Cage
10,000lbs. T-max winch
10lbs. Powertank

The Pad

Grey Interior
Pioneer DEH-6600
2-way Pioneer Speakes
Overhead Console
Undien CB
Cargo Powerpoint


Looking Forward


F-Series 2nd gas tank


The Proof





























Some other thread of mine

SAS build thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=148754
SAS registry: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=168723
Front bumper 2.0: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=185185
Rear bumper: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=138956
Sliders: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=131372
Cargo control: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=170657
Stic-Cam: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=133913[/QUOTE]




What it was!

The Story:

Back in Spring of 2002 I desided to by my 1999 Ford Explorer XL 4X4. We orignaly looking to replace my wife's '98 Escort but came upon my truck first. I to was in need of a new truck, sence I became board with my '96 Ford Ranger. This is still the best truck I ever owned, but it was only 2wd and even set up as a pre runner, I was still limitd to where I could go. I wanted 4X4 so I could really have some fun. I bought my EX with 82k on it which is kinda high for a 3 year old truck. However I could not pass up the deal. A 3 year old 4x4 for under 10k! This is the truck about 7 months later after doing a the famous TT/ ShaQ and installing 31" BFG AT's


Now having 31's it was time to get her dirty! In Feb. of 2003 I went on my first off-roading trip to a place called Rowher Trail were I met this Crazy fool named Jefe He was running a 2000 xlt with 35's on it! I could not belive what I was seeing, but his truck later became my role model.


After this trip I Learned some important things..


Flex sucks with sway bars attached!

By May I was ready for more after I made some custom sway bar disconect which proved to make a world of difference! The truck did very well, and I went places were others may have thought I would not make it.

Stick-O is a total sport. He took the minor damage very well (just some scratches to his rocker and plastic bumper cover, and a bent gas tank). Get a skid plate for the gas tank and come on back out Steve

Stic-o, glad you made it out with us. I know how you must have felt to take a prestine Explorer out in the terrain we were in but you seemed to take it all in stride.

Unfortantly they were right A skid plate would have been very handy. The picture above shows the entire truck hi-centered on the gas tank

After this I kina layed low for awile. I knew doing damage like that every time I went out, would equal not much of a truck left real soon. It took about 3 months to find some skid plates for my truck. In the fall Jefe started into his SAS project and removed his 3" body lift. I picked it up from him, with all the hard work done already (bumper bracket all drilled thank you jefe) I installed it a week later a finished it in about 7-8hrs. by myself.

The next run I went on was a biggie. I went to T-haven were I finally met Rick (Nice Guy ) I also saw faces from other runs. This weekend was a blast and I finally got to really see what my truck could do as well as others to


As you see...Now she flexs!





What a blast!


In march me and Jefe went to Last Chance Cayon. Had tons more fun...


Besides who else would drive on huge pipe with ya?



This is also where I learned, that if Jefe dosn't want to try something....Maybe I should take it as a hint! ...and not try to be ballsy

No I didn't roll it! Thanks to some smart thinking. But I thought Jefe was gonna have a heart attack

the story contines....but you'll have to ask

[snocross1985]

congrats on your elitness!

[Crankcase]

Congrats!

[Carl D.]

Congrats, I just took the plunge also.

[Redrig]

Congrats to the both of you!!

[SoBeLover]

Congrats and welcome to the club

[Stic-o]

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[jimbo74]

Originally Posted by SoBeLover

Congrats and welcome to the club

ditto

[andy stein]

I also took the plunge. Go to this board every a.m., when I get to the office (don't tell the boss). I have a 1994 'Splorer Sport 4x4 that is real clean with only 79,000 on the clock. One of the things I have done recently is to "clay bar" the ten year old paint, and then use Meguires Gold. WHAT a difference. Also Rancho 5000's last week.
Well see y'all later.

[andy stein]

Hey why does'nt it say "ELITE EXPLORER" by my name?

[MattStarr]

Originally Posted by andy stein

Hey why does'nt it say "ELITE EXPLORER" by my name?

B/C you havent paid $30 bucks to yet... I highly recommend it, you can upload photos and it helps the site. If the site hasnt helped you yet, Im sure it will!!

[andy stein]

I paid my $$$$$'s last week by paypal. Yes the site has been great!!!!!

[Carl D.]

It takes several days, the paypal payment has to clear first. I think mine took 4-5 days. It will come. Congrats

[Stic-o]

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[Jefe]

Wow, how come I never ran across this before. . my names only mentioned a half a dozen times

So when does the wifes truck get a lift?

[Stic-o]

Originally Posted by Jefe

Wow, how come I never ran across this before. . my names only mentioned a half a dozen times
So when does the wifes truck get a lift?

Soon Now with the new job I just got...It puts me closer to more mods

[Stic-o]

Wife's on 31"s now and I'm on 33's and now there nice and dirty!

[dman726749]

what gears do you have in your difs? and i too will soon be on 31's with the bl, the pics of your truck like that convinced me that its not that bad

[Stic-o]

Originally Posted by dman726749

what gears do you have in your difs? and i too will soon be on 31's with the bl, the pics of your truck like that convinced me that its not that bad

Right now both trucks are running 3.73's

[Stic-o]

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